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As a Missionary, December 31, 2010
This review is from: Who's at the Door?: A Memoir of Me and the Missionaries (Paperback)
When Dan met me I was Elder Childs. I loved reading his perspective of our experiences. It took me on a roller coaster of emotions reliving the experience form his perspective. It was so interesting finding out the deepest feelings and frustrations that come along with conversion to another faith and another way of thinking all together. "Who's at the Door" was a fantastic read and I loved every second of it.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Highly Recommended, December 15, 2010
This review is from: Who's at the Door?: A Memoir of Me and the Missionaries (Paperback)
Who's at the Door: A Memoir of Me and the Missionaries
"Who's at the Door?" by Dan Harrington isn't your usual conversion story, nor is it a doctrinal thesis, although doctrine does creep in here and there in an unobtrusive yet well-researched manner. For sure, the book is about one man's (Dan's) experience with the missionaries, but told in such a unique and fascinating way that it drew me right in and I found myself eagerly turning the pages with almost the same anxiety I feel when reading a suspense novel! Does Dan eventually join the LDS Church? You'll have to get the book to find out.
In an article by Beth Staples in Maine's Capital Weekly, she writes, "Taboos around discussing religion, said Harrington, and dismissing other faiths out of hand have led to an illiterate society with regard to religion. 'We're not supposed to talk about it except at home where it's safe,' he said."
Dan has now deleted the taboo and opened up the subject of Mormonism for fair an honest review. How refreshing to read a candid man's outspoken appraisal after he's obviously done his homework. I give "Who's at the Door: A Memoir of Me and the Missionaries" ten out of ten and highly recommend it for your reading pleasure--whether you're LDS, contemplating becoming LDS, or neither of these.
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Excellent read--for anyone of any faith, December 12, 2010
The subtitle of the book is "A memoir of me and the missionaries"--and that is what it is. It's more than just a one person's dealings with Mormon (LDS) missionaries, it is also a book where Dan explores his own belief system--and why he believes what he does. This isn't a typical conversion story, but almost a "work in progress" as Dan searches for understanding. He asks questions I'm sure most of us have asked, and then either excepts or struggles when the answers don't fit into his previous beliefs. While this book has highly spiritual overtones, it is also very funny. Dan has an excellent sense of humor and I found myself laughing more than at any recent movie or TV show in recent memory. He certainly is an excellent writer--and knows how to keep a narrative flowing. So, who would enjoy this book? Well, it isn't just for Mormons. In fact, I can think of a dozen or so non-Mormon friends I'm going to whom I'm going to recommend this book. Granted, members of the LDS faith, especially those have served missions, will get an extra kick out of the book. There is so much as Mormons we take for granted, and it was refreshing to see our church through Dan's eyes. I highly recommend this book!
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